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5 août 2013
M.C. : Soldats Canadiens
"Ils étaient là", les Canadiens, partie intégrante du Corps Expéditionnaire Britannique. Durant la période des Derniers 100 Jours (Canad's Last Hundred Days), 8 Aout 1918-11 Novembre 1918, depuis Amiens jusque Mons, un certain nombre d'entre eux ont reçu une citation pour la Military Cross (M.C.), parue dans la LONDON GAZETTE #31680 du 9 décembre 1919 :
Certains noms de lieux ont été mal orthographiés : pour en faciliter la recherche, j'ai opté pour la version correcte, avec un commentaire qui apparait en survolant le nom souligné. D'autres, plus précis ont permis de retrouver l'endroit exact, sur une carte actuelle et/ou sur une carte d'époque (lien sur le toponyme ou minimagettes). Valenciennes apparait 70 fois, pour nous rappeler qu'elle figure parmi les "Battles of Honour" de 1918.
Les premiers cités le sont pour une seconde ou une première barrette, la Gazette rappelle alors la date de parution de la précédente citation, que l'on peut faire apparaitre en survolant une référence soulignée lorsque la date est dans les 100 jours.
Parmi eux, 8 appartiennent au 47e bataillon, 7 au 44e bataillon, 7 au 46e bataillon et 6 au 87e bataillon
Suivent les citations de :
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ALLEN, Norman Burke, Lt., (20th Bn.) |
(dernières corrections le 08/08/2021)
AWARDED A SECOND BAR TO THE MILITARY CROSS
| Capt. Keith Campbell MacGowan, M.C., 47th Bn., Can. Infy., W. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership in front of Valenciennes from 17th to 21st October, 1918. Throughout the operation he led his own company with the greatest skill and daring, and when communications were temporarily cut off he co-ordinated the work of all the companies of the battalion. On two occasions of street fighting he led the battalion, and the tactical ability he displayed and his personal example did much to ensure the ultimate success of the operations.
(M.C. gazetted 18th January, 1918.) (1st Bar gazetted 1st February, 1919.) |
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| Capt. Frederick James O'Leary, M.C., 1st Bde., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations on the Sensée Canal from the 16th to 22nd October, 1918, when, by his untiring efforts and daring reconnaissances, he enabled the bridging work to be successfully carried out, and made it possible for the Field Artillery to cross the canal in time to support the advancing infantry. The whole success of the advance was due to his total disregard of personal danger, bold initiative and prompt action.
(M.C. gazetted 4th June, 1917.) (1st Bar gazetted 8th March, 1919.) |
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| Lt. Evans Ross, M.C., 28th Bn., Can. Inf. Sask. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Havre on 11th November, 1918. During the advance through the village his company was held up by an enemy post. Leading a small party of men to the assault, he killed one and captured three, enabling the company to advance.
(MC gazetted 11th January, 1919.)
(1st Bar gazetted 8th March, 1919.) |
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AWARDED A BAR TO THE MILITARY CROSS
| Lt. George Baldwin, M.C., 47th Bn., Can. Infy., W. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership in operations before Valenciennes on 1st November, 1918, when in charge of a half company. He led his men to the attack in face of very heavy shell and machine-gun fire with splendid courage, and on more than one occasion, when the enemy resistance was particularly severe, he rushed forward with an utter disregard of personal danger, and, by force of his example, got his men forward and overcame all resistance. His dash, and leadership were of the highest order.
(M.C. gazetted in this Gazette.) |
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| Lt. Frederick Horace Barnes, M.C., 38th Bn., Can. Infy., E. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion Intelligence Officer in operations at Valenciennes from 1st to 5th November, 1918. It was due to his personal reconnaissance, in face of heavy fire, that the battalion was enabled to cross the Canal de L'Escaut on the 1st November. Later on, when the battalion was held up and one company became partially demoralised by shell fire, he assisted in its reorganisation and led it forward to its final objective. He made frequent reconnaissances, both by day and night, and his efforts throughout were untiring, and to all ranks he set a wonderful example of daring and conscientious devotion to duty.
(M.C. gazetted 15th February, 1919.) |
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Adolf Berner, M.C., 47th Bn., Can. Infy., W. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the action in front of Valenciennes on 1st November, 1918, in command of a company. When other companies became disorganised. through loss of officers and N.C.Os., he at once assumed command and personally rushed two machine-gun nests which were holding up the advance, in spite of the fact that they were firing at them at short range. His determination and great courage were a powerful factor in maintaining the moral of the whole unit under very heavy fire and trying circumstances.
(M.C. gazetted 15th. February, 1919.) |
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| Capt. (A./Maj.) (now Maj.) Edmund Hooper Birkett, M.C., 2nd Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the crossing, of the Canal de la Sensée on 16th October, 1918. He was in charge of all the forward bridging, consisting of four cork bridges for infantry crossings, four pontoon bridges for guns, and two heavy bridges for heavy traffic. Due to his personal example, organisation and energy, the infantry, guns ambulances and wheel transport were able to cross the canal in almost record time.
(M.C. gazetted 19th August, 1916.) |
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| Lt. Melvin Colebrook Buchanan, M.C., 26th Bn., Can. Inf., N. Brunswick R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the advance on Mons, 8th November, 1918. The initiative and judgment with which he controlled his company in the attack were most marked. He several times went ahead to reconnoitre, and so rapid was the advance, that the enemy had no time to set off a single mine on the railways or bridges, while three officers, seventeen prisoners, twelve machine guns, and nine bicycles were captured.
(M.C. gazetted 8th March, 1919.) |
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| T./Capt. Kenneth Charles Burness, M.C., P.P.C.L.I., E. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and tenacity during three days'critical operations in front of Mons, 7th to 10th November, 1918. While employed in street fighting from Avesnes through the outskirts of Mons, he with a small patrol, encountered an enemy post in a house. This he rushed without hesitation, killing two himself and taking four prisoners. Throughout the fighting he was always in advance with the foremost troops, setting a fine example of leadership.
(M.C. gazetted 11th January, 1919.) |
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| Lt. James H. Carvosso, M.C., P.P.C.L.I., E. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and leadership during the operations before Mons from 7th to 10th November, 1918. On one occasion meeting with determined resistance from enemy machine guns, he went forward with two Lewis-gun teams and personally directed their fire to cover a forward section of artillery coming into action at a range of less than 400 yards. He made two personal reconnaissances at critical periods which contributed materially to the success of the whole operation.
(M.C. gazetted 26th July, 1917.) |
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| Lt. Jordayne Wyamarus Cave, M.C., 42nd Bn., Can. Infy., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative on 22nd October, 1918, as battalion scout officer in charge of the screen during an advance of over 7,000 yards through the Foret de Raismes. His skill and determination in pressing through the thick undergrowth, and forcing the enemy rearguard of machine guns and snipers, was directly responsible for the success of the operation. During the following days he did fine work in locating and driving in enemy outposts across the flooded area of the L'Escaut Canal.
(M.C. gazetted 8th March, 1919.) |
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| Lt. William Gordon Ernst, M.C., 86th Bn., Can. Infy., Nova Scotia JR. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty throughout the Valenciennes operations from 1st to 6th November, 1918, during which he made an extremely dangerous and difficult reconnaissance, which required the utmost skill and daring, and resulted in information which ensured the complete success of th. attack by the battalion on Quarouble on the 5th November.
(M.C. gazetted 16th September, 1918.) |
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| Lt. Reginald Leake Gale, M.C., 102nd Bn., Can. Infy., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations east of Valenciennes on 6th November, 1918, when, with three other ranks, he made a daring reconnaissance, wading across the Grand Honnelle river under heavy machine-gun fire, and, gaining the opposite side, he at once attacked and captured a house. He then sent back for a machine gun and team, and, advancing himself with the remaining two men, he drove details of the enemy from their refuges. On arrival of the gun, it was placed in a position commanding both flanks and the front, and the last elements of the enemy were driven out with many casualties. The town thus captured was held till the arrival of a forward company, when the position was consolidated.
(M.C. gazetted 15th October, 1918.) |
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| Capt. William Arthur Grafftey, M.C., 42nd Bn., Can. Infy., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Mons on 10th/11th November, 1918. This officer led his company (the first to penetrate Mons) with dash and initiative, personally reconnoitring, ahead under heavy shell fire. He succeeded in surrounding two machine-gun posts, and, working his way through the city, cut off three other posts which were holding up the advance on the right.
(M.C. gazetted 1st January, 1919.) |
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| Capt. (now Maj.) James Hamilton, M.C., 72nd Bn., Can. Infy., Brit. Col. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry during the capture of Valenciennes and subsequent operations from 1st to 4th November, 1918, when in charge of the battalion. It was largely due to his thorough organisation, courage, and energy that the Canal de L'Escaut was successfully crossed in the face of a strongly held enemy position. Throughout the operations he was indefatigable in his efforts to get his troops forward with a minimum of casualties, and his success was greatly due to his appreciation of the situation, untiring energy, and resourcefulness.
(M.C. gazetted 4th February, 1918.) |
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| Lt. Claude Leighton Hart, M.C., 2nd Can. Mtd. Rifle Bn., B. Columbia R., attd. 1st C. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the operations against Quievrain on 6th November, 1918. In command of a platoon on the battalion's left flank, when the company was held up and suffering heavily from machine-gun fire, he worked his men forward to a position from which they enfiladed the enemy, and the company was enabled to advance.
(M.C. gazetted 8th March, 1919.) |
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| Lt. Robert Angus Hay, M.C., 11th Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative south of Valenciennes on 1st November, 1918, when in charge of a small party reconnoitring for water supply. Although continually subject to the enemy's shell and machine-gun fire, he worked his way along the front repairing the wells and pumps. On one occasion, being forced to take cover during an intense gas-shell barrage, he captured three German officers, and twenty-three men who had taken refuge in a cellar. Though suffering from gas fumes and severe casualties, he persevered in his work, and by his self-devotion produced for the attacking troops a well organised water supply.
(M.C. gazetted 18th January, 1918.) |
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| Lt. William Lawson Jenkins, M.C., 2nd Siege Bty., Can. Garr. Arty. |
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On 28th September, 1918, he was sent forward from the battery position near Bois de Cocret to establish communication with the infantry front line system. Although coming under heavy shell fire, he held on with great determination, and reached the headquarters of an infantry battalion. He then made a full reconnaissance of our front line in full view of the enemy and obtained very valuable information.
(M.C. gazetted 27th October, 1917.) |
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| Capt. William Walker Kennedy, M.C., 46th Bn., Can. Infy., Saskatchewan R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry during the advance from Fressies to Faubourg de Paris between 17th and 22nd October, 1918. When the advance was held up by heavy shelling and intense machine-gun fire, he was ordered to assist the unit on his flank. He reorganised his company in face of the enemy fire, and when this move did not succeed, remade his plans, carried out the task, and made further advance possible. At a later date it was due to his courage and splendid example that the enemy were again driven back and valuable ground gained.
(M.C. gazetted 18th February, 1918.) |
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| Lt. George Henry Goff Lash, M.C., 47th Bn., Can. Infy., W. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Valenciennes on 1st November, 1918, when in command of a company. In the attack he displayed the greatest courage and skill in leading his command, and when there was a tendency to halt some hundreds of yards from the objective, he rushed forward, in spite of extremely heavy machine-gun fire, and by his magnificent example caused his company to follow him, successfully capturing the objective.
(M.C. gazetted 1st February, 1919.) |
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| Capt. Gerald Bristol Latimer, M.C., 8th Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative near Haucourt on the night of 26th/27th August, 1918. The bridge over the Cojeul River on the main Cambrai road had been demolished by the enemy, leaving a large gap which effectually stopped traffic. He was ordered to make an engineer reconnaissance of this bridge. After several attempts, during the whole of which he was under heavy shell and rifle fire, he reached the bridge, found it mined for demolition, and cut the lead wires. He returned to the outpost line, and, securing an infantry patrol, led them forward, saved the bridge, and secured the bridgehead. He rendered very valuable service.
(M.C. gazetted 1st January, 1918.) |
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| Lt. John George Leighton, M.C., 44th Bn., Can. Infy., New Brunswick R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion at Famars and Mont Houy from 30th October to 1st November, 1918. Previous to the attack it was found that no touch had been obtained with the enemy for some hours. Lt. Leighton was given the task of gaining touch, and carried out his task with great daring and skill. As a result the exact hostile outposts were located and taken on by the artillery, materially contributing to the success of the attack.
(M.C. gazetted 16th September, 1918.) |
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| Lt. Walter James MacDonald, M.C., M.M., 44th Bn., Can. Infy., New Brunswick R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership at Denain on 20th October, 1918. When the brigade was held up on the outskirts of the town, Lt. MacDonald, who commanded a company, organised a minor enterprise, using medium trench-mortar and Lewis-gun fire in lieu of barrage. Leading his company forward with the greatest courage and determination, he cleared a farm, captured four machine guns and over fifty prisoners, and thus enabled the whole battalion to advance, breaking the enemy's hold on the village of Wavrechain.
(M.C. gazetted 1st February, 1919.) |
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| T./Capt. John MacGregor, M.C., D.C.M., 2nd Can. Mtd. Rif. Bn., B. Columbia R. attd. 1st C. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and leadership from 5th to 8th November, 1918, at Quievrain and Quievrechain. Through his initiative the bridges over the Honnelle River were secured. His personal reconnaissances and the information he derived from them were of great use to his commanding officer. His prompt action in seizing the crossings over the river did much towards the final rout of the enemy.
(M.C. gazetted 4th. March, 1918.) |
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| Capt. Vivian Stewart Cass McClenaghan, M.C., 4th Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of the l0th/11th October, 1918, when in charge of a bridge-construction party on the River Erclin. The situation immediately in front was uncertain, and his party worked under the protection of guns of the Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade. In spite of darkness and constant heavy machine-gun and shell fire, he displayed the greatest courage and skill in handling his party, and his untiring energy and contempt of danger during the whole night were responsible for the completion of the work, which enabled the infantry to advance at daylight.
(M.C. gazetted 4th February, 1918.) |
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| Lt. James Baird Thorneycroft Montgomerie, M.C., M.M., 42nd Bn., Can. Inf., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack and capture of Mons on the 10th/11th November, 1918. In command of the right company, which was held up by enemy posts from the eastern side of the canal, he, with a small party of scouts, made repeated reconnaissances under intense fire, and at night drove the enemy from the bridgeheads, constructed a footbridge across the canal, and at daybreak forced an entrance into the southern portion of the town.
(M.C. gazetted 1st February, 1919.) |
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| Capt. Allan Brooks Morkill. M.C., 7th Bn., Can. Infy., Brit. Col. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership of his company during operations northeast of Lecluse, 10th, 11th and 12th October, 1918. On 11th October he forced a crossing of the Sensee River, capturing the village of Tortequenne and 26 prisoners. On 12th October, during our attack on the Sensee Canal, he succeeded in reaching the canal and establishing a line along the bank with very slight casualties.
(M.C. gazetted 11th January, 1919.) |
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| Lt. Frederick Pye, M.C., 2nd Can. Mtd. Rif. Bn., B. Columbia R., attd. 1st C. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and leadership at the Grande Honnelle River on 6th and 7th November, 1918. He led his men with such dash that both crossings over the river were secured and the mine wires cut before the enemy had time to blow up the bridges. In addition, his platoon captured three officers and 80 prisoners.
(M.C. gazetted 1st February, 1919.) |
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| Lt. Benjamin Skinner, 10th Bn., Can. Infy., Alberta R. |
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For great gallantry and good leadership of his company during the attack on the enemy positions west of the Canal de la Sensee on the 12th October, 1918. He led his men in the attack on Arleux and drove the enemy from their strongly held positions, thus clearing up the right flank of the advance.
(M.C. gazetted 8th March, 1919.) |
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| Capt. George Alexander Smith, M.C., 13th Fld. Amb., Can. A.M.C. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the operations south of Valenciennes on 1st and 2nd November, 1918. Through heavy gas-shell and machine-gun fire he supervised the clearing of the battlefield, and much of the success of the rapid evacuation of the wounded was directly due to him. He showed a total disregard of personal danger and splendid energy, and was a magnificent example to all men under him.
(M.C. gazetted 15th February, 1919.) |
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| Lt. Harry Gardiner Brough Templeman, M.C., M.M., 10th Bn., Can. Infy., Alberta R. |
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For conspicuous leadership and gallantry during the operations of 17th/18th October, 1918, when the 10th Battalion advanced from the Canal de la Sensee to the town of Ecaillon, he was placed in charge of a party of scouts and instructed to reconnoitre the Canal de la Sensee with a view to effect a crossing, and, if possible, to seize the high ground across the canal. He showed great ability and energy in carrying out the duty, and killed several enemy.
(M.C. gazetted 7th November, 1918.) |
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| Lt. Edward Wallace Waits Watling, M.C., 10th Bn., Can. Infy., Alberta R. |
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For marked gallantry and dash during the attack on Arleux on 12th October, 1918. He was advancing with a Lewis-gun section through the town, when an enemy machine-gun post was pointed out to him which was stopping the advance. He made his way to the enemy position and personally shot the gunner, and, rushing forward, captured the crew. While making a second attempt to put the enemy guns out of position, he was severely wounded by an enemy sniper.
(M.C. gazetted 7th November, 1918.) |
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| Capt. Richard Chapman Weldon, M.C., Can. A.M.C., attd. 2nd Motor Bde., Can. M.G. Corps. |
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While in action at Naves, on 10th October, 1918, he had command of the R.A.P. established just west of the village. When a motor-cycle scout had his legs blown off and was wounded in the chest on the road east of Naves, he went forward under heavy fire, dressed his wounds, and had him taken back in his car, thus undoubtedly saving his life. He has consistently shown marked devotion to duty.
(M.C. gazetted 15th February, 1919.) |
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Frederic Frank Worthington, M.C., M.M., 1st Motor Bde., Can. M.G. Corps. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and leadership north of Valenciennes on 22nd October, 1918. With a battery of motor machine guns and a section of armoured cars he pushed forward to the Canal de l'Escaut in front of the infantry. Here he found the enemy attempting to blow up the bridge. After an intense duel lasting half an hour, during which the enemy three times attempted to rush his guns, he secured superiority of force and drove the enemy from the bridgehead, enabling the infantry to cross unmolested.
(M.C. gazetted 1st February, 1919.) |
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AWARDED THE MILITARY CROSS
| Lt. Norman Burke Allen, 20th Bn., Can. Inf., 1st C. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry, south-east of Mons, 10th November, 1918, when he led his company with great skill to the capture of Saint Symphorien, after which he established outposts beyond. Later, he successfully attacked an enemy patrol of 25 men, killing five and capturing four. He himself personally captured the N.C.O. in charge.
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| Lt. Ralph Fleton Allen, 4th Div'l Sig. Coy., Can. Engrs., attd. Hdqrs.,11th Can. Infy. Bde. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as brigade signalling officer, during the advance from the Canal de l'Escaut during the end of October and first week of November, 1918. He organised a chain system of communications, which never failed, and by means of it brigade headquarters was in continuous touch with all battalions throughout the operations. He carried out his duties with the greatest courage and success, staying on duty day and night, even under the heaviest fire. Without his assistance it would not have been possible to forcethe passage of the Grand Honnelle river.
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| Lt. Cyril Edward Armbrister, M.M., 47th Bn., Can. Infy., W. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in operations near Valenciennes, on 1st November, 1918, when in charge of the left half of his company. During the advance the company was held up by a series of strong enemy machine-gun posts in some large buildings. He thereupon despatched a section to the right of the enemy posts, and, with the greatest courage, rushed across the front in full view of the enemy guns, gained a small bank from which he bombed the enemy's only means of escape from the building, and paved the way to their eventual extermination. Later, on finding some snipers were causing casualties, he advanced, and at great personal risk, succeeded in killing five, driving the remainder away. His conduct throughout was of the very highest order.
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| Lt. Leonard Frank Askwith, Can. L. Horse. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Frameries, on 9th November, 1918, when he personally led a reconnaissance and two liaison patrols under very heavy shell and machine-gun fire. By his skill, courage and determination valuable information was received, which materially assisted the infantry in their advance.
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| Lt. Charles H. Atkinson, 25th Bn. Can. Infy., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership during the attack on the Canal de l'Escaut, on 10th October, 1918. Although the darkness was very intense, he successfully reached the canal in face of heavy shell fire, and was the first to cross. His personal courage and judgment in his choice of positions, and distribution of his force at the final objective, undoubtedly assisted in the success of the whole operation.
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| Lt. George Baldwin, 47th Bn., Can. Infy., W. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership in front of Valenciennes, from 18th/21st October, 1918. Throughout he displayed the greatest courage and tactical ability, leading his men to the assault in face of intense machine-gun, artillery and trench fire with fine determination. Through his action several machine-gun nests, which had been holding up the advance, were put out of action, and the crews killed; while his personal example had great influence in urging the men forward in spite of severe opposition.
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| Capt. William James Baxter, 2nd Cent. Ont. R., attd. 18th Bn., Can. Infy. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in front of Iwuy on llth October, 1918, when in command of a support company. The enemy, having counter-attacked with tanks, brought our attack to a standstill. He pushed forward with his company, and by use of all his Lewis guns and three captured machine guns, was able to force the tanks to retire, thereby enabling the position to be held, and the advance to continue later. His courage and determination were worthy of high praise.
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| Lt. Alfred Bean, 4th Can. Mdt. Rif. Bn., 1st C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, November 2nd, 1918, near Valenciennes. As officer in charge of a covering party to the Engineers, trying to bridge L'Escaut Canal, he gained superiority of fire over enemy machine gun nests situated across the canal, enabling, by means of his own machine guns and rifle bombers, the whole party to withdraw.
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| Lt. Harry Chandler Beatty, 20th By., 5th Bde Can. F.A. |
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For great gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of October 29th, 1918, near Maing. As officer in charge of an ammunition convoy he successfully got forward his ammunition to battle positions despite heavy shelling, causing casualties to men and horses. He showed great coolness and ability.
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| Lt. Archibald Henry Black, 4th Can. Mtd. Rif. Bn., 1st C. Ont. R. |
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For great gallantry and devotion to duty during operations 5th November, 1918, near Vicq. He made a daring reconnaissance before the assault, gaining valuable information, greatly assisting the success of the operations. Later, during the assault, he personally supervised the establishing of a defensive flank under heavy rifle and machine gun fire.
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| Lt. Govan Blake, 2nd Can. Mtd. Rif. Bn., 1st C. Ont. R. |
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For great endurance, pluck and devotion to duty during operations against Quiévrechain, November 6th, 1918. When the left of his company was held up by trench mortar and machine-gun fire he worked forward with a Lewis gun section and engaged several enemy machine-gun posts, forcing them to withdraw. Later, when his company commander was killed, he assumed command and though wounded handled the company most ably throughout the operation.
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| Capt. John Patrick Bonfield, Can. A.M.C., attd. 20th Bn., Can. Inf., 1st C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He established a regimental aid-post in
 Mestrin, immediately behind the front line, and twice went under heavy machine-gun fire to the lower slope of the Bois le Haut to attend and evacuate wounded. He also went to the help of a wounded officer under close range of machine- gun fire. |
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| Lt. Charles Herbert Brook, M.M., 72nd Bn., Can. Infy., Brit. Col. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Valenciennes from 1st to 4th November, 1918, in charge of a platoon. When effecting the passage of the Canal de l'Escaut, he personally paddled the first section across in a collapsible boat, and superintended the conveying of succeeding sections, until two platoons were across, when he cleared the surrounding area, and established a bridgehead, inflicting casualties on the enemy. On other occasions it was undoubtedly due to his courage and leadership that the enemy were driven out of their positions before they had time to blow up the bridges across the canal. Throughout the operations, he displayed the greatest courage, and offered a fine example to all ranks with him.
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| Lt. Frank Brown, 44th Bn., Can. Infy., New Brunswick R. |
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For exceptional gallantry at Denain, 20th October, 1918. He led'his platoon against a strongly held enemy post, which was finally surrounded and captured by his determined leadership. He continued to lead his platoon over open ground against enemy posts until severely wounded. He showed marked courage and devotion to duty.
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| Lt. Albert Ernest Burnham, 54th Bn. Can. Infy., 2nd C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 3rd to 5th November, 1918, near Valenciennes. He led his company through heavy street fighting, which resulted in the capture of Marly with many prisoners and much material, with the greatest courage and skill. Although wounded in the early part of the operations he refused to retire, being the only officer left in his company, and notwith-standing this, he organised battalions and carried out his duties with remarkable courage and thoroughness.
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| Lt. Arthur Francis Cagney, M.M., D./22nd By., 6th Bde., Can. F.A. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Mont Eribus, south of Mons, on 10th November, 1918. He was on patrol charged with the duty of reconnoitring the front and flanks of the advance. Throughout the day he was continually traversing stretches of country dominated by enemy observation and swept by machine-gun fire, performing what at times seemed an impossible task with the greatest disregard to danger, and enabling the artillery to advance boldly, and take up fresh positions.
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| Lt. William Henry Cain, 2nd Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during preparations for crossing the Canal de la Sensee on 13th October, 1918. As the enemy constantly kept the area under machine-gun and shell fire, the situation was most trying but, by his fearless courage and energy, he so inspired his men that he was able to place the bridging material in readiness for the work. He also made several daring reconnaissances for mines and traps, and the information he sent back was of the greatest value.
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| Lt. George William Cavey, M.M., 87th Bn., Can. Infy., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in the Douai sector, from 15th/24th October, 1918. Throughout this period he displayed the greatest courage and skill in handling his patrol and four tanks, which he led across a the Canal du Nord, disposing of several hostile machine-gun posts and capturing prisoners and guns. During all these operations, carried out under heavy machine-gun fire, he showed utter disregard for his own personal safety, and by his boldness and initiative was a great factor in the advance of his battalion to its objective.
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| Capt. Francis Joseph Guy Chadwick, Can. Corps. Cyc, Bn., attd. 1st Mot. Bde., Can. M.G. Corps. |
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On the night of 9tb October, 1918, near Cambrai, he, with his company exploited far in advance of the infantry and with great skill in face of heavy fire established and held a line of resistance against stubborn opposition until the following morning, when his line was passed through by our attacking infantry. His gallantry and good work securely held and made the left flank secure.
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| Lt. Lloyd Poole Chapman, 10th By., 3rd Bde., Can. Fid. Arty. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the attack on Valenciennes. On the morning of 1st November, 1918, while the battery was subjected to heavy shelling in an exposed position, he walked backwards and forwards supervising the firing. When a direct hit was secured on one of his guns, killing and wounding all the detachment, he assisted in dressing the wounded, and removing the dead. It was through his magnificent example that the men remained steady throughout.
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| Lt. Arthur Edgar Chatwin, 58th (How.) By., 14th Bde., Can. Fid. Arty. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Valenciennes, on 2nd November, 1918, when in command of a forward section of his battery. He entered the city with the infantry scouts, crossing the canal under fire, bringing his battery into action in close support of the infantry, who were advancing. His courage, energy and initiative in keeping down hostile machine-gun fire made possible the advance of the line later on.
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| Lt. Joseph Gordon Chutter, H.Q., 3rd Bde., Can. G.A |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 5th November, 1918, at Valenciennes. He started out from brigade headquarters with a party of signallers, four lorries and wire, to establish forward communication, en route all four lorries had to be left, three being ditched and one being shelled. He then proceeded on foot under heavy fire four kilometres and gave the forward sections of two batteries and two heavy batteries their operation orders for the morning. Through his initiative the four units were able to support the infantry in the morning attack.
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| Lt. Joseph Badenoch Clearihue, 51st By., 13th Bde., Can. Fid. Arty. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Valenciennes on 1st November, 1918, as liaison officer with the attacking battalion. Throughout the operations and the succeeding days he directed the firing on many strong points and machine-gun posts, which were holding up the infantry, sent back reports of great tactical value, and, although frequently under very heavy fire, showed the greatest courage and determination in carrying out his duties.
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Robert Benjamin Code, M.M., 44th Bn., Can. Infy., New Brunswick R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership east of Famars on 1st November, 1918. Although outnumbered by the enemy, he pressed the attack on Mont Houy with such vigour that the garrison surrendered. Later, he reorganised his company, and led repeated attacks on the enemy, inflicting heavy casualties, and again capturing a large number of prisoners. His exceptional courage and determination greatly inspired the men under his command.
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| Lt. George Howard Phillip Coneybeare, 24th Bn., Can. Infy., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 2nd October, 1918, during a hostile attack on our outpost line. When some of the enemy succeeded in capturing two men in an advanced post, he rushed forward, and alone attacked the enemy patrol, killing two, and capturing an officer and one man, thereby releasing his own men. Later, seeing a large party, numbering about 150, formed up for an attack, he went from post to post directing his Lewis guns and men, with the result that the attack was entirely repulsed. He was wounded, but refused to leave his platoon. His example of coolness and daring was very fine.
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| Lt. Alexandre Couillard, 22nd Bn., Can. Inf., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and exceptional leadership in the operations in and around Quievrain on 7th November, 1918. When his company was left without a commanding officer or second in command, he took charge, and led it through Quievrain and on towards Elouges, until held up in the afternoon. He then consolidated, and made a thorough reconnaissance, resuming the advance in absolute darkness until he gained his objective. His work throughout was an inspiration to his men.
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| Capt. Thomas MacWhirter Cowan, 15th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st Cent. Ont. R. |
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During the operations of 11th and 12th October, 1918, in the Hamblain-Biache sector, north of Cambrai, he led his company most skilfully to their objective, showing utter disregard for personal safety. When the left flank of his company became exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, he at once altered his dispositions in such a masterly manner as to quickly dispose of the enemy resistance from that point.
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Howard Alexander Creighton, 2nd Bn., Can. M.G. Corps. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a night attack at the Canal De L'Escaut, near Cambrai, on 8/9th October, 1918. He moved his battery forward in the dark over difficult country, closely supporting the infantry, and personally capturing three prisoners, single-handed. When the attempt was checked by hostile machine-gun fire, he successfully covered the advance with direct overhead fire, which allowed the troops to proceed. His coolness and disregard for danger under shell fire was a splendid example to his battery.
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| Lt. Vincent Robert Alexander Crombie, 19th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st C. Ont. R. |
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North-east of Cambrai, for marked gallantry and initiative. On the morning of 11th October, 1918, the troops on our right were continuing the advance when they met with hostile tanks and were thrown back in confusion. He rushed up his platoon, opened fire on the advancing tanks ; he himself with a captured anti-tank rifle caused one tank to withdraw. He continued to encourage all the troops about him and greatly assisted in reorganising them to continue their advance. Later, he was badly wounded, but continued at duty. He did fine work.
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Reginald Herbert Curren, 5th Can. Mtd. Rif. Bn., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 5th to 9th November, 1918, especially during the attacks on Hensies, Montroeul-sur- Haine and Noyelle. The advance of his company was impeded by swamps and deep water, but he overcame all obstacles, forcing a field gun to withdraw, and getting patrols across the canal, which brought back useful information. He showed great deter- mination and initiative.
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| Lt. John Doughty Cutting, 87th Bn., Can. Infy., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 4/5th November, 1918, in the Valenciennes sector. He made a most daring reconnaissance in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, and the information he obtained enabled his company to be deployed successfully for the attack. Later, he led his men with the greatest courage and skill, and
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| Lt. Donald Darling, 7th Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and determination on the night of 25th October, 1918, in reconnoitring the crossing of L'Escaut Canal at the old bridge site near
 Thiers  . The opposite bank was held by the enemy, and a machine-gun continually swept the western bank and approaches, while trench mortars bombed the road. He climbed over the embankment fifteen feet high, and down the demolished abutments of the wrecked bridge, remaining nearly two hours obtaining measurements and parti-culars of site for a new bridge. The point was about 500 yards in advance of our outpost line. |
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| Lt. Charles Gordon Scott Dixson, 78th Bn., Can. Infy., Manitoba R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in front of Valenciennes, on 5/6th November, 1918. He led forward a patrol to locate river crossings, under the most intense barrage, and when he found that two bridges were mined, he at once proceeded to cut the leads, which enabled his half company to make the crossing in safety. His resourcefulness and initiative were to a great extent responsible for the success of the operations.
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| Capt. John Alexander Dougan, Can. A.M.C., attd. 58th Bn., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. |
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For gallantry and devotion to duty during the attacks on the Marcoing line and Pont d'Aire on 28th September and 1st October, 1918. Throughout both of the above actions, he worked under heavy fire, dressing the wounded and superintending their evacuation. He, at all times, showed great coolness, and several times assisted in the carrying of the wounded. His untiring energy was the means of saving many lives.
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| Lt. Edward Francis Dougherty, 38th Bn., Can. Infy., E. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near Valenciennes, from 1st to 6th November, 1918. He led forward a fighting patrol to clear the enemy from the south of the city. On his way he captured two machine-gun posts, killing the garrison, in the face of heavy fire. During the advance on several occasions he led his platoon forward in the most gallant manner, and, at one time, when the left flank was left open, he crossed a heavily shelled area to establish touch with the flanking battalion. His work throughout was of the highest character, and the example he set his men cannot be overestimated.
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| Lt. Clair Glendon Dunham, 5th Can. Mtd. Rif. Bn., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 5th to 9th November, 1918, near Pommeroeul. In spite of machine-gun fire he led his platoon to the Conde Canal, and put a footbridge across the first stretch of water, he then found a boat and crossed with his platoon to the other bank, establishing a post there. While crossing, the enemy artillery fired at the party over open sights, but undeterred he drove them back about 1,000 yards, and held on under heavy machine-gun fire. At daybreak he again pushed on until he occupied Pommeroeul.
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| Lt. Walter Earl Dunning, 13th Bn., Can., Infy., Quebec R. |
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On 10th October, 1918, he was ordered to attack the village of Sailly-en-Ostrevent, with one platoon. The village was garrisoned by several machine-gun posts and two trench mortars. Though suffering from gas he twice rallied his party and led them to the attack again. With one other man he himself crawled through two belts of wire, and coming up in rear of the most advanced post rushed it, killing the occupants and capturing their gun. Thanks greatly to his fine courage and leadership the village was gained.
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| Lt. Leslie Gordon Eastman, M.T. Coy., Can. A.S.C. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 1st/2nd November, 1918, at thez crossing of the Canal de L'Escaut. In charge of a convoy of lorries with heavy bridging material he brought them up under heavy gas, high explosive shell fire, and direct machine-gun fire. He personally brought each lorry down to the site selected, assisted in the unloading, and returned with it to the convoy This he repeated six times, and only one lorry was not fired at. He set a fine example of coolness to the drivers.
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| Lt. Edward Wesley Edwards, 21st Bn., Can. Inf., E. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After overcoming and disposing of numerous machine-gun nests, the advance of his company was held up by the fire of a field gun over open sights. He first got his men under cover, and then leading forward a party of Lewis gunners, skilfully manoeuvred into a commanding position and brought such fire to bear that the gunners retreated, carrying away two wounded. The advance was then resumed.
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Lorne St. Clair Eiler, M.M., 44th Bn., Can. Infy., New Brunswick R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership at Aulnoy, on 1st November, 1918. A number of enemy machine guns had escaped the barrage, and were holding up the advance of his company. He led a forward attack on these guns, and succeeded in clearing them out, personally inflicting casualties. Later, when the objective had been gained, he again led parties forward, under heavy fire, and silenced machine guns, which had not been mopped up. Throughout the day he showed high courage and sound tactical ability.
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| Lt. Robert Wright Fenton, D.C.M., 26th Bn., Can. Inf., N. Brunswick R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the advance west of Mons, on 8th November, 1918. He showed great initiative in pushing his posts forward, and silencing enemy machine guns. Later on, he got his platoon into the village and established posts on the eastern edge, keeping in touch with the company on his left. He then pushed on and surprised eight of the enemy in the act of blowing up a railway bridge, and captured them, cutting the wires attached to the explosives, and thereby saving the bridge.
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| Lt. James Robert Ferguson, 13th Bn., Can. Infy., Quebec R. |
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At Sailly-en-Ostrevent on 8th October, 1918, he led a platoon with great skill, establishing posts close up to the enemy's position under very heavy fire. This position he held against several counter-attacks, and in the face of very heavy gas shelling. On 10th October he took forward a battle patrol, and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, and held his position against enemy bombing attacks until told to withdraw. He did fine work.
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| Lt. John Alexander Ferguson, 1st Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and energy on 1st November, 1918, in charge of the construction of two heavy bridges over the Canal de L'Escaut, near Valenciennes. Early in the afternoon he went forward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and made a careful reconnaissance of the two destroyed bridges. Although severely shelled throughout the day he handled his men admirably, getting the bridges constructed in very rapid time.
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| Lt. John Kennedy Finlayson, 38th Bn., Can. Infy., East Ont. R. |
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For great courage and devotion to duty during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, on 29th September, 1918. He handled his platoon in a most skilful manner in the attack on enemy positions in the vicinity of the Douai-Cambrai road, carrying on after being wounded in the neck. Later, when his company commander was wounded he crawled out thirty yards under heavy machine-gun fire, and, with assistance, succeeded in bringing him in. He refused to leave his post until he was relieved by another officer three hours later.
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| Lt. William Henry Fisher, Jnr., 6th Siege Bty., Can. Garr. Arty. |
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He has repeatedly distinguished himself in forward reconnaissance work during the operations leading to the capture of Cambrai and afterwards. On 27th September, 1918, he went forward with the infantry and though several times held up by machine-gun fire, selected battery position east of the Canal du Nord. A few days later he went forward into Sancourt, Blecourt, Raillencourt and St. Olle, under fire, and brought back valuable information. He has throughout shown fearless initiative.
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| Lt. Joseph Howard Fitzpatrick, 54th Bn., Can. Infy., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. |
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In the battle of Cambrai, on the 27th September, 1918, and succeeding days, for great courage and devotion to duty. He led his platoon to the attack and formed a defensive flank, encountering a heavy enemy counter-attack in so doing. In the attack on the 30th September, 1918, after being somewhat badly wounded, he kept on and led his platoon to the attack, only going out when ordered by his superior officer.
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| T./Lt. William Eric Foxen, 50th Bn. Can. Infy., Alberta R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in front of Valenciennes, on 1st November, 1918. He was in charge of a platoon whose task was to clear up a difficult area. Although wounded early in the operation, he remained in charge, directing his men, and setting a magnificent example of courage. When the officers commanding the platoon became casualties, he took charge, led the men forward to their companies, and, returning, successfully accom- plished his own task in spite of intense suffering from his wounds, and heavy resistance.
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| Capt. Arthur Charles Futcher, 15th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st Cent. Ont. R. |
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During operations of llth and 12th October, 1918, in the Hamblain-Biache sector, north of Cambrai, he handled his company with great judgment and gallantry. On nearing the Sensee Canal his company met heavy machinegun fire, but he dealt with the enemy machinegun posts and gained his objective.
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| Capt. Ralph Charles Geddes, 38th Bn., Can. Infy., E. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in operations around Valenciennes, from 1st to 5th November, 1918. For four days he commanded his company continuously in the front line, and it was due to his fine leadership, in face of heavy machine-gun fire, that his company gained their objective with few casualties. Later, when held up, he made a daring personal reconnaissance to locate hostile machine guns. His work throughout was of the highest character, and the success of the battalion was in no small measure due to his wonderful example of courage and energy.
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| Lt. George Harry Gilbert, M.M., 46th Bn., Can. Infy., Saskatchewan R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 1st November, 1918, before Valenciennes, when he voluntarily took charge of the delivery of supplies in an attack. The advance was made in face of strong resistance, and his party came under heavy machinegun and artillery fire, but by his courage and fine leadership, he took his men forward and established his dump in the front line objective. His work was of the greatest value at a time when it was especially necessary to replace depleted supplies of guns; ammunition and bombs.
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| Lt. Robert James Grill, 21st Bn., Can. Inf. E. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty south of Mons, on 9th November, 1918. By skilful leading he kept his company continually on the advance, maintaining pressure on the enemy rear guards. On arriving at the outskirts of the village, where the opposition was very determined, he made a personal reconnaissance, and bringing up a platoon with a Lewis gun, drove the enemy back hurriedly.
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| 623095 C.S.M. Thomas George Goodall, D.C.M., 44th Bn., Can. Infy., New Brunswick R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Aulnoy, on 1st November, 1918. On account of the low strength of the battalion, he took charge of a party composed of battalion headquarters, signallers, runners, orderly-room clerks, and batmen, leading them successfully forward, and clearing up several nests of machine guns. By his courage and fine leadership the village was secured, 200 prisoners captured, and the river bridgehead, before the enemy could explode the charges.
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| Lt. Bruce Gordon Gray, 75th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st Cent. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion from 3rd to 5th November, 1918, near Valenciennes. As company commander he handled his company with the greatest skill and tactical ability. On one occasion, owing to shortage of officers and N.C.O.'s, he personally led sections, and successfully dealt with hostile machine guns opposing the advance. On another occasion he made a personal reconnaissance of the whole line, under most difficult conditions, and then led his company a distance of over 3,000 yards to its objective. Throughout he displayed the greatest courage and determination.
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| Lt. Robert Murray McCheyne Gray, 46th Bn., Can. Infy., Saskatchewan R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry between 27th and 28th September, 1918, before Cambrai. In the advance on the Canal du Nord, he handled his assault company with great skill and ability. In the advance seven machinegun nests were encountered and it was mainly due to his fearless leadership that these were disposed of. Several machine guns were captured by his company in the two days.
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| Lt. William Walter Haddock, 52nd Bn., Can. Infy., Manitoba R. |
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On 28th September, 1918, west of Cambrai, he behaved with great skill and gallantry in the attack on the Marcoing line, west of Cambrai. When his company commander was killed, besides those of two other companies, he took command and made a reorganisation of three companies under very heavy fire. While leading the attack he received a serious wound. His conduct throughout was a fine example to those with him.
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| Lt. Marcus Leslie Hancock, P.P.C.L.I., E. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry, and resource during the operations from 7th to 10th November, 1918. On the night of 9/10th November, on the outskirts of Mons, he reconnoitred enemy posts, deliberately drawing machinegun fire in order to locate them. Later, he successfully dealt with them with smoke bombs and rifle grenades. In the early morning of November 10th, he, with four men got within 150 yards of Mons Station, and taking cover in a house drove back a party of thirty.
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| Lt. Edward Arthur Hanley, 2nd Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of the 13th October, 1918, in bridging the Canal de la Sensee, west of Ferin, for the passage of infantry. He had the bridge very quickly finished, in spite of the fact that the enemy were on the opposite bank, shooting bursts of machine-gun fire up the canal.
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Percy Seecombe Downe Harding, 4th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st Cent. Ont. R. |
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For great initiative and determination during the pursuit of the enemy to the Foret de Raismes. On the night of 20th/21st October, 1918, immediately after our troops had gained the eastern outskirts of Hasnon, he, under a very heavy fire, brought up the cookers to all the companies and thus provided the troops with a hot meal after a very strenuous day's fighting. It was necessary on more than one occasion to man-handle the convoy through large mine craters and across ditches.
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| Lt. Joseph James Harold, 5th Can. Mtd. Rif. Bn., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 5th to 9th November, 1918, near St. Aybert and Thivencelle. He showed initiative and daring throughout the operations, especially in penetrating and clearing the two villages, at the head of a patrol. This assisted the advance of the troops on the left. His leadership inspired his men.
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| Capt. John Archibald Harstone, 19th Bn., Can. Inf., 1st C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantly and devotion to duty south of Mons, on 10th November, 1918. When the left flank was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, he rushed forward and established a series of machine-gun posts in the neighbouring houses. He then made his way to the right flank, under continuous fire, and the two companies were able to co-operate in alternate rushes, resulting in the capture of two enemy posts, which were holding up the attack.
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| Capt. Robert Erle Heaslip, 13th Bn., Can. Infy., Quebec R. | |
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At Sailly-en-Ostrevent, on 8th October, 1918, he was given the undertaking of getting his company across the river Trinquis, to form a bridgehead for use in later operations He got his men across a narrow plank bridge, and then moved them into assembly positions. At dawn he made a surprise attack, gallantly leading his men forward in face of heavy fire, and succeeded in capturing 25 of the enemy and three machine guns. He established a bridgehead in the face of the enemy, and held it against three heavy enemy counter-attacks.
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| T./Lt. William Hedges, 10th Bn., Can. Inf., Alberta R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative east and south-east of Epinoy, on 27/28th September, 1918. When the advance had been checked owing to darkness and strong opposition, he arranged his platoon to protect the left flank, which was exposed owing to the unit on the left not having come up. Later, he aided this unit when it did come up to establish posts. The same night, in charge of a fighting patrol, he captured a hostile party of eight men and one machine gun. He also drove back about sixty of the enemy, being wounded in the shoulder by an officer, whom he then shot. The next morning he was severely wounded in the attack, and died as a result of his wounds.
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| Capt. Roy Massey Henning, 1st Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, especially during the operations resulting in the capture of Valenciennes. He was in charge of the company detailed to build two bridges over the canal. To gain the necessary information about the site, etc., he first of all went up in an aeroplane, and flew at a low altitude over the enemy lines. He next went forward under very heavy fire, and examined the abutments of the broken bridges, securing useful information, and during the construction of the bridges he frequently visited them and gave valuable advice.
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| Lt. William Reynolds Hepburn, 46th Bn., Can. Inf., Saskatchewan R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance from Fressies to Faubourg de Paris, from 17th/22nd October, 1918, as battalion signalling officer. He was directed to establish a series of report centres, moving forward with each advance. To insure the quick execution of these orders, he went forward himself, and by his courage and resource was able to maintain communications during the advance of 17 miles, extending over five days. His unfailing courage and devotion to duty under heavy hostile shelling and intense machine-gun fire, proved of the greatest value to his battalion commander in directing the movements of companies.
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| 102046/C.S.M. James Hillerby, 54th Bn., Can. Infy. |
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Near Valenciennes, 3rd to 5th November, 1918, during the operations of 2nd November, 1918, and the subsequent advance, for marked gallantry and initiative. Accompanied by a runner he made a daring reconnaissance of part of a village which was still in the hands of the enemy. When his runner was wounded by machine-gun fire, he carried him to shelter, and then rushed these machine-gun posts single-handed and killed or captured the crews. Throughout the operations he did fine work.
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| Lt. Reginald Duncan Hinch, 78th Bn., Can. Infy., Manitoba R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in front of Valenciennes, on 23rd October, 1918. During the advance on the Canal de l'Escaut, he displayed the greatest skill and courage in handling his half company. Although exposed to machine-gun fire from both flanks, he established a post beyond a road swept by fire, and between two hostile positions. He then proceeded to push the enemy out of position after position, and finally established a post at cross roads, which enabled him to connect with the right half company.
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| Lt. Ronald Joseph Holmes, 46th Bn., Can. Infy., Saskatchewan R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty before Valenciennes, on 1st November, 1918. When the troops that were intended for the first wave became involved in heavy, fighting on the flanks, he displayed great courage and initiative in leading his platoon forward to the front of the attack, and his promptness in doing this proved of great value in maintaining a well-connected front. Later, when a company had lost all its officers and all but twenty-four of its men, and was responsible for a difficult front of 500 yards, he took the command, and by his successful disposition made the front secure. Throughout he gave a fine display of courage and disregard of danger.
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| Lt. James McGivern Humphrey, 87th Bn., Can. Infy., Quebec R. |
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During operations at Marchipont on the 5th November, 1918, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and resource. When his battalion was held up by heavy frontal and flanking machine-gun fire he organised his position and succeeded in bringing an effective counter fire on the enemy with good results. He then made a daring reconnaissance in the face of heavy machine-gun fire and obtained valuable information. Later, in command of three platoons, he organised and carried out a successful attack on the village. Throughout the operation he set a fine example of cool courage and determination.
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| Lt. John Cavendish Jones, 46th Bn., Can. Infy., Saskatchewan R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty before Valenciennes on 1st November, 1918, when in command of a company in the attack. He led it with great skill and courage in dealing with vastly superior numbers of the enemy. When the right flank of the attack was endangered owing to severe casualties, he quickly grasped the situation, and leading a platoon, dealt with the enemy active gun posts, which were hampering the advance, capturing the guns with the survivors of their crews.
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| Capt. Henry Kew Jordan, 1st Bn., Can. M.G. Corps. |
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During the advance on Hasnon on 21st October, 1918, he displayed great courage and determination. When our line was held up near Hasnon, he led a section of machineguns forward under heavy fire, and had them mounted on the top of the windmill
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| Lt. Carleton Joseph Ketchum, 4th Can. T.M. By., Can. Fld. Arty. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in operations from 1st to 4th November, 1918, near Valenciennes, when in charge of three 6-inch mobile trench mortars. He brought his guns to the front line on the canal, and for thirty minutes fired so deadly a barrage on hostile posts and machine-guns across the water, that the infantry were able to cross the canal successfully. Later, he advanced his guns quickly into action under direct machine-gun fire, and although his entire crew were wiped out, he calmly went on laying the mortar himself, and completed his task, firing forty rounds on enemy machine guns, which he destroyed. His great courage and remarkable ability in keeping his mortars at all times with the forward companies were worthy of the highest praise.
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| Lt. John Wallace Kilpatrick, 47th Bn., Can. Infy., W. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Valenciennes, on 1st November, 1918, when he successfully led his men to the final objective, under extremely heavy fire, after having lost all his officers. He was of invaluable assistance to his company commander at all times, and his courage and determination were an inspiration to all ranks with him.
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| Lt. Thomas Kirkwood, 25th Bn., Can. Infy., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Elouges on 7th November, 1918. Coming unexpectedly upon a concealed enemy machine-gun, which wounded several of his men, he quickly and coolly dealt with it, saving his platoon from further casualties. On reaching the objective with only nine men he held at least fifty of the enemy at bay, who were endeavouring to attack his right flank. His conduct was worthy of high praise.
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| Lt. James Archibald Knight, 11th Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Valenciennes, on 1st November, 1918. In order to bring up guns and ammunition, it was necessary to repair a main road along an exposed ridge, which was under direct observation and heavy enemy fire. At great personal risk he reconnoitred the road, led forward the working party, and, by his personal example of courage and energy, effected the necessary repairs, in spite of heavy shell and machine-gun fire. It was entirely due to his disregard of danger and determination that this work of the greatest necessity was carried through.
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| Lt Orrin Lincoln Lantz, 85th Bn., Can. Infy., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 25th October, 1918, near Valenciennes. He led his platoon in an attempt to force a crossing of the Canal de l'Escaut in face of severe machine-gun and artillery fire, reaching the bridge only to have it blown up as he attempted the crossing. Although he lost half his platoon, he made another attempt further up the canal, only to be met with extremely heavy trench mortar and machine-gun fire. He led his party back, bringing all the dead and wounded from the area through a heavy barrage. It was mainly owing to his skill and untiring efforts that so many of the men returned safely.
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| Lt. Lawrence Lansdowne Lawler, 40th By., 10th Bde., Can. F.A. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 10th November, 1918, before Mons. He acted as forward observation officer for his battery which was in close support of the infantry, and covered the machine-gun swept outpost area many times in gaining information, which enabled his battery to engage and silence enemy field and machine-guns.
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| Lt. Charles Holland Locke. 61st By., 14th Bde., Can. Fid. Arty. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative on the night of 5/6th November, 1918, at Onnaing, when in charge of an ammunition convoy. On nearing the battery position, the convoy was subjected to an intense burst of shell fire, and it was due to his coolness and courage that only slight casualties were suffered. On the same night he directed the repair of a bridge, under heavy fire, and made several trips with ammunition along heavily harassed roads, delivering over 2,000 rounds to the battery.
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| Lt. William Earle Longworthy, 60th By. 14th Bde., Can. Fid. Arty. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in operations on 9th October, 1918, at Blecourt, when in charge of a convoy of ammunition for the battery. When the battery position was subjected to very heavy shell fire and many horses stampeded, he rallied and collected the train, with the greatest courage and determination, and delivered the ammunition to the battery at a time when it was most urgently needed. Subsequently, during the same night, he made three more trips to the position with ammunition, through a very heavy harassing fire.
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| Lt. Douglas Alanson Loomis, 4th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st Cent. Ont. R. |
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For most conspicuous gallantry and enterprise during the pursuit of the enemy to the Foret de Raismes. On 20th October, 1918, when his platoon was checked by machine-gun fire, he went forward, and with his revolver, shot three of the first crew, the remainder of which ran. He then advanced towards the second gun and killed three of its crew, the rest of which, and also the crew of the third gun he drove from their position. He did splendid work.
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| Lt. Herbert Lowe, 19th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion on 11th October, 1918, in the advance north-east of Cambrai. After the first objective had been gained, he went forward with his platoon and four Lewis guns, and established a position well forward, which led to further advance. When the second objective was reached, he went forward, establishing two more posts, which again enabled the advance to be continued. Throughout, his courage and grasp of the situation set a fine example of encouragement to his men.
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| Lt. Gladstone MacDonald, 85th Bn., Can,. Infy., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in front of Valenciennes, on 6th November, 1918. A very strong enemy machine-gun garrison held up the company on his right flank. He at once manoeuvred his platoon round the left flank of the enemy, and was able to advance into such a position that, owing to heavy casualties, they had to retire. Later in the day, he led an attack resulting in the capture of three machine-guns and nineteen prisoners. His personal courage was a splendid inspiration to all ranks with him.
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| Lt. Chalmers Jack Mackenzie, 54th Bn., Can. Infy.,2nd C. Ont. R., attd. Can. Corps Survey Sect. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a forward observation post at La Sentinelle on 1st November, 1918. For thirty-six hours he was constantly on observation duty, three times having to move his post owing to enemy shell fire. He also made a forward reconnaissance of the west and south outskirts of Valenciennes, the information thereby gained being of great assistance to the attacking troops.
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| Lt. Albert Wallace MacKinnon, 52nd Bn., Can. Infy., Manitoba R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in command of the leading company in the advance from Raismes to the canal in Bruay, on 22nd/23rd October, 1918. By careful reconnaissance he ascertained the enemy's dispositions, and then moved his company forward several miles at great speed, capturing three villages, although his flank was exposed. That night he again reconnoitred ahead, and took up a position which at daybreak resulted in the capture of Bruay and at the same time cut off the enemy's retreat over the canal.
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| Capt. Hugh John MacLaren, 31st Bty., 9th Bde., Can. Fld. Arty. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at the battery position near Hem-Lenglet on 18th October, 1918. Enemy shelling having ignited a large dump of ammunition, causing two casualties, he rushed to the spot, and after several attempts, succeeded in extinguishing the fire. His gallant act and presence of mind saved two guns and many rounds of ammunition and prevented further casualties.
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| Lt. James Harper MacNeill, M.M., 85th Bn., Can. Infy., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in front of Valenciennes, on 6th November, 1918. When the company commander and all other officers became casualties, he took charge, and led the attack against heavy machine-gun fire. When all around him became casualties, he advanced alone, and accounted for the enemy post. Through the whole operations his fearless conduct and fine leadership were an inspiration to his men.
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| Lt. Bruce Murray MacPherson, 1st Can. Mtd. Rif. Bn., Sask. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 4th November, 1918,at
Thiers, near Valenciennes. With an N.C.O. he reconnoitred the enemy's position east of the Canal de l'Escaut, and enabled our troops to cross, showing great initiative in bridging the canal under heavy fire, and in leading his men over the improvised bridge, with slight casualties. |
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| Lt. Ralph Stewart MacPherson, P.P.C.L.I., E. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative from 7th to 10th November, 1918, near Mons. On 9th November, in front of Mons, he reconnoitred the enemy line under severe machine-gun fire, locating an enemy post which was giving his platoon considerable trouble, and rushing it, killed two and captured the gun, He was wounded in the leg, but refused to give in, and carried on until the platoon was relieved.
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| Lt. Alma Burchill Manning, 36th By., 9th Bde., Can. F.A. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and energy in the vicinity of Ghlin, on 9th and 10th November, 1918. As forward observation officer he established a post from which he successfully engaged with observation several machine-gun nests, which were holding up the infantry. While observing he was continuously under heavy fire, but supplied information with judgment and coolness.
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| Qrmr. and Hon. Capt. Reginald Clegg Maples, 52nd Bn., Can. Inf., Manitoba R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the advance to the canal at Valenciennes, on 22nd/23rd October, 1918. He took personal charge of the transport, and by untiring efforts kept it up with the advance, thus permitting rapid progress and the complete outflanking of the enemy. Mined roads and heavy shelling, causing casualties to men and animals, were overcome by his judgment and energy.
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| Capt. George Marr, 20th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, north-east of Cambrai, on 11th October, 1918. During the attack the hostile barrage fell among the leading companies, causing confusion. He moved forward and materially assisted in re-forming the advance, despite heavy fire and a severe wound whilst performing this self-appointed task. His courage and self-sacrifice were an inspiration to all about him.
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| Lt. Frederick Alexander Matheson, Can. Light Horse. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Iwuy, on 10th October, 1918. He led his squadron to an objective in front of the infantry, occupied and held it till dark, when he was relieved. The success of the enterprise was largely due to his dash, whereby a large number of machine guns were silenced.
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| Lt. Robert Charles McBirnie, 54th Bn., Can. Infy., 2nd C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership from 1st to 3rd November, 1918, near Valenciennes. He led a patrol under heavy fire into a village, and captured the garrison, making a further advance possible. He also made a personal reconnaissance for road mines, locating several and at great personal risk disconnecting them, thereby saving many casualties to the troops following, as well as preserving the road for traffic. His daring leadership was without doubt responsible for the rapid advance at this point.
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| Lt. James Edward Mclnnes, D.C.M., M.M., 47th Bn., Can. Infy., W. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in front of Valenciennes, on 1st November, 1918. Although enemy machine-gun and rifle fire was extremely heavy, he led his men forward over very open ground with the greatest courage. Encountering a trench manned by a large number of the enemy, which threatened to hold up the advance, he pushed forward, and, single-handed, succeeded in capturing the whole garrison. Finally, when a neighbouring company had lost all its officers, he added it to his own command, and successfully led both companies to the final objective. Throughout, he showed the highest courage, and his splendid example contributed largely to the success of the operations.
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| Rev. Samuel Ephraim McKegney, Can. Chaplains' Serv., attd. 58th Bn., 2nd C.Ont.R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attacks near Cambrai on 28th September and 1st October, 1918. Throughout he was continuously present on the battlefield, dressing the wounded and assisting in their evacuation amidst very heavy fire. He had no rest for two days, during which time he was indefatigable in carrying out his duties and relieving the suffering.
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| Lt. Donald Alexander McKillop, 2nd Hy. By., Can. G.A. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of the guns which were being put in action at Onnaing, on the night of 5th November, 1918. The position and approaches were being constantly shelled, but he got the guns into position and ready for the morning's operations.
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| Lt. Matthew McLaren, 42nd Bn., Can. Inf., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Mons, on 10/11th November, 1918. In command of the leading platoon of the left company, when the advance was held up by an enemy machine-gun post, he went forward to reconnoitre. After going about 200 yards he was severely wounded by a sniper, but continued to direct his platoon until dusk. He set a fine example of coolness and endurance.
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Hector N. McNeil, 85th Bn., Can. Infy., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the Bourlon Wood operations in front of Cambrai. On the 29th September, 1918, in the course of a daylight operation by two companies to establish an outpost line round an important village, four out of five of the officers engaged were casualties, including both company commanders. He took charge of the whole line, held it intact, and succeeded in driving in some of the enemy posts. He did excellent work throughout.
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| Lt. John William Miller, M.M., Royal Can. R., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and skilful handling of his company during the operations at Mons, on 10th and 11h November, 1918. He conducted a rapid advance with a minimum of casualties, dealing with enemy machine guns, and securing the crossings of the roads west of Mons.
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| Capt. William Henry Miller, 8th Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and leadership between 4th and 8th November, 1918, during the advance from the Canal D'Escaut. Under heavy fire he organised reconnaissance of the roads for traps and mines, and later was in charge of the construction of a bridge over the canal at Jemappes, completing the task during the hours of darkness.
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| Lt. Frederick Brenton Millett, Royal Can. R., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership near Mons, on 10th November, 1918. When his platoon was held up by machine-gun fire, he made a personal reconnaissance locating the post. Leading a section to the flank he rushed the post, capturing the gun and seven prisoners, and killing three others. Although severely wounded in the thigh he remained with his platoon until the objective was reached, encouraging his men by his endurance and determination.
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| Lt. Reginald Mitchell, 4th Bn., Can. Mtd. Rif., 1st Cent. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 26th August, 1918, near Monchy. Shortly after jumping off, an enemy trench mortar opened rapid fire on the advancing troops. Leading a section down the Scarpe Valley, he overcame the infantry opposition and captured the mortar, killing the crew. Later, after twice leading a section against a machine- gun post, and being repulsed with loss, he crept up alone, killing the crew with his revolver, and capturing the gun.
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| Lt. Arthur Reginald Montgomery, M.M., Y./5c. By., 5th Can. Div., T.M. Bde., Can. Fld. Arty. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action from 1st/6th November, 1918, at La Sentinelle. He fought his mortars with the greatest skill and determination, in spite of heavy enemy barrages, and materially assisted in the capture of three towns. His energy and cheerfulness never failed, and were the greatest inspiration and example to the men of his command.
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| Lt. Fred. Lawrence Moore, 85th Bn., Can. Infy., Nova Scotia R. | |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in front of Valenciennes, on 6th November, 1918, in charge of the right flank of his battalion in the attack. It was impossible to make the canal crossing at the point where it had been planned. He immediately made a daring reconnaissance to secure a crossing, engaging the enemy with his revolver, and being severely wounded. With great courage and devotion he remained on duty until he had established his platoon on the far side of the canal, and issued all instructions regarding the holding of the positions.
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| Lt. John Morgan, 18th Bn., Can. Inf., W. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in front of Noirchain, on 9th November, 1918. Throughout the day he kept assaulting the enemy rear-guards with energy and dash. At one point, where the enemy were preparing to make a stand against the battalion on his right, he led platoon against the enemy posts several hundred yards on this flank, and overcoming the obstacles facilitated the advance of the rest.
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| Capt. Walter Corneil Morgan, Can. A.M.C., attd. 46th Bn., Saskatchewan R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative on 27th/29th September, 1918, before Cambrai. On the 27th September when the battalion attacked, he went forward under heavy fire and attended to the wounded in the field, and later establishing regimental aid post in the battalion objective he organised stretcher parties and personally supervised the clearing of all wounded. On 28th September he carried on his work in the face of great danger until he was wounded severely.
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| Lt. Allan Morrison, 52nd Bn., Can. Infy. Manitoba R. |
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On the 28th September, 1918, he went forward to the attack of the Marcoing line with his company. The attack was held up owing to heavy machine-gun fire. All the officers in the four companies, except himself, became casualties. He immediately assumed control of all the men of his battalion that he could find, and, under heavy fire, reorganised them. On 1st October he led his company with splendid dash to the attack of enemy machine-gun nests, securing the capture of some 150 prisoners and twenty machine guns. He did fine work.
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| Lt. Orland Forest Moses, M.M., 38th Bn., Can. Infy., E. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in operations around Valenciennes, from 1st to 5th November, 1918. He was the first of his company to cross the bridge, remaining in the face of very heavy hostile machine-gun fire until he had got the whole force safely across. Later, he led a fighting patrol through the city on his own initiative, silencing four machine guns and killing and taking many prisoners. On one occasion, although wounded in the head and leg, he continued leading his men forward, under very heavy fire until their objective was gained. His courage and coolness throughout were worthy of high praise.
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| Capt. William Campbell Murdie, 9th Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 2nd November, 1918, in reconnaissance of L'Escaut and Decharge Canals, near Bruay and Valenciennes, in front of our line. He ascertained the condition of the canal banks, under heavy fire, and from the information acquired, made plans for the repair of the breaks in the banks, which were flooding the neighbouring area.
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| Lt. Thomas Georges Murphy, 22nd Bn., Can. Inf., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the operations in and around Quievrain, on 7th November, 1918. After quickly advancing through the village towards Elouges, he was held up in the afternoon by machine-gun fire. He organised the position then reached, and made several reconnaissances, finally continuing the advance in the dark after most difficult conditions, and successfully reaching his objective. He showed great disregard of danger throughout, and set a fine example.
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| Lt. John Thomas Mutch, 72nd Bn., Can. Infy., Brit. Col. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, near Valenciennes, from 1st to 4th November, 1918. During the crossing of the Canal de l'Escaut, the boats in use by his platoon were swamped owing to enemy machine-gun fire. He immediately took his men to another crossing, and got them safely across. In subsequent operations he led his platoon forward, under heavy machine-gun fire, to his objective, being severely wounded when within fifty yards of it. Throughout, he proved himself a skilful and fearless leader.
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| Lt. Samuel Jackson Nasmith, 72nd Bn., Can. Infy., Brit. Col. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Valenciennes, from 1st to 4th November, 1918, when in charge of a support company covering a crossing of the Canal de l'Escaut. A difficult situation arose owing to strong hostile opposition from an enemy strong point. He led two platoons forward, and succeeded in establishing himself in the strong point, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Later, he led his platoon on another enemy strong point, capturing two complete machine-gun crews with the guns. Throughout the whole operations his personal example was the greatest inspiration to his men.
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| Lt. Warren Davidson Nelson, 4th Can. Divl., T.M. By., Can. Fid. Arty. |
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This officer had charge of a battery of 6-inch mobile Newton trench mortars
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| Lt. Alfred Joseph Nicholson, 87th Bn., Can. Infy. Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 21st/22nd October, 1918, in the Valenciennes sector. As battalion signalling officer he displayed the greatest courage and disregard of personal risk, and maintained perfect communication under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He was inde- fatigable, working twenty-four hours at a stretch until ordered to take rest. His coolness and courage greatly contributed to the success of the battalion operations.
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| Lt. Norman Nicholson, 87th Bn., Can. Infy., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 5th November, 1918, in the Valenciennes sector. In command of a company, he showed extraordinary skill in making his dispositions to overcome very heavy machine-gun fire from his front and both flanks, and he personally directed a successful attack on established posts along a sunken road, gaining most valuable information for the attack, which took place the following morning. His magnificent example was an inspiration to all ranks with him.
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| Lt. Albert Victor Noble, 3rd Bn., Can. Infy. 1st Cent. Ont. R. |
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For very gallant leadership of the leading platoon on the night of 13th/14th October, 1918, when his battalion crossed the Canal de la Sensee and raided the enemy south-east of Corbehem, securing prisoners. On reaching the eastern side of the canal, a machine-gun nest was encountered in a brick house. He personally put this crew out of action, captured the two guns, and finally took the final objective. His platoon killed many of the enemy, and he handled them with great ability throughout.
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| Lt. James Moncur Ogilvie, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy., 2nd C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty south and east of Valenciennes, from 3rd to 6th November, 1918. He went out with one man to establish the exact location of the unit on the brigade right flank, which, at great personal risk, he succeeded in doing, thus rendering invaluable assistance in effecting the necessary connection. Later, he showed magnificent qualities of courage and leadership as platoon commander in action, when over forty prisoners and a large number of machine guns were captured, and very heavy casualties in killed and wounded inflicted on the enemy.
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| Lt. Ole Olsen, 75th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 3rd to 5th November, 1918, near Valenciennes. Acting as intelligence officer, accompanied by one N.C.O., he made a daring patrol into the area occupied by the enemy, under heavy machine-gun fire, and afterwards, on his own initiative, led and established an outpost line forward a distance of 800 yards. Although incessantly shelled by hostile artillery, he maintained the post throughout the day, making valuable observations, and in the evening made a reconnaissance of the whole front. The information he obtained was of the utmost value.
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| Rev. Thomas O'Sullivan, Can. Chaplains' Service, attd. 1st Bde. H.Q., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the Valenciennes operations on 1st November, 1918. He went forward and attended wounded under very heavy high explosive and gas-shell fire, attending during the whole night to sappers who became casualties while at work. He has always done the greatest amount of good work during the operations.
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| Capt. Joseph Armand Pare, 11th Fld. Amb., Can. A.M.C |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion south-east of Valenciennes, on 2nd November, 1918. Whilst working as bearer officer he made repeated trips into the village of Marly to evacuate wounded. This was done under intense gas and shell fire, the village being practically the front line all day. During subsequent operations he kept in close touch with advancing troops, and was responsible for the splendid work of clearing the battlefield.
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Charles William Pickard, 26th Bn., Can. Infy., N. Brunswick R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the advance on Mons on 8th November, 1918. In reaching his second objective in the face of machine-gun fire, he advanced his platoon sections by short rushes, capturing two machine-guns, and causing two others to withdraw. This allowed for a rapid advance by the remainder of the company, and the enemy had no time to blow up any of their mines which were all set. His work was of a very high order.
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| Lt. John Keith Potter, 2nd Can. Mtd. Rif. Bn., 1st C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the operations against Quievrechain and Quievrain on 6th November, 1918. As soon as he reached the bridges, which were mined, he cut the wires, and following them up to a house some 300 yards away, captured by himself two officers and two men who were waiting to blow the bridges up. His prompt action saved any delay.
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| Lt. Austin Craig Pratt, 2nd Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, especially in connection with the crossing of the Canal de la Sensee and the Canal de l'Escaut on 1st November, 1918. In charge of the transport of pontoon and trestle bridging materials he traversed eight miles and arrived to time, and got his pontoons hauled over a most difficult road which was being heavily shelled to the banks of the canal. He then got his sixty horses back and awaited further orders, having been on duty thirty hours. He also did excellent work in charge of a large bridging transport train at the Canal de la Sensee, his organisation avoiding any confusion at the canal.
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| Lt. Reginald Vigars Prenter, 72nd Can. Infy., Brit. Col. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Valenciennes on 1st to 4th November, 1918. During the attack his company had to cross the canal by a cork float bridge. When putting this bridge into position, one of the rope guides broke. He immediately went on to the float in a very exposed position under machine-gun fire, and retied the rope. When the float was half way across the canal, it could not be got to go in the required direction. He then dived into the water, and by swimming and paddling managed to get the float into position. Later, he led patrols with great courage and skill, until severely wounded.
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| Lt. Peter Price, 54th Bn., Can. Infy., 2nd C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 3rd to 5th November, 1918, near Valenciennes, while in charge of an advance patrol and six men. Finding that the advance was being held up by a strong enemy post at cross roads, he rushed forward at the head of his patrol, in broad daylight and under terrific machine-gun fire, captured the position, and in addition inflicted many casualties, captured twenty-eight prisoners, two trench mortars, and two machine-guns. The clearing up of this post enabled the battalion to continue its advance.
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| Lt. Willard James Price, 4th Bde., Can. Fld. Arty. |
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He acted as forward observation officer in charge of officers' patrol throughout the operations in front of Cambrai. He was continuously employed on this duty for the five days, which commenced with our advance over the Canal du Nord, 27th to 31st September, 1918. During the fighting in front of Sancourt he was always in touch with the infantry, and sent back much valuable information, enabling one enemy counter-attack to be completely broken up. He showed great coolness under fire, and rendered good service.
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| Lt. Eric Arbour Prime, 2nd Bde., Can. Garr. Arty. |
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During the attack on 27th September, 1918, in the Marquion-Inchy sector, and Subsequently, as battery signalling officer, he displayed fearless initiative and determination in laying and maintaining communications in forward positions when wires were repeatedly cut by night by enemy shell fire. He worked without rest for four days, and carried out daring reconnaissances under fire on several occasions in the vicinity of Sancourt, Blecourt and St. Olle, selected observation posts and laid lines successfully over very long distances.
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| Lt. Stanton Earl Prowse, 2nd Siege Bty., Can. Garr. Arty. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the afternoon of 28th September, 1918, he went forward from the battery position, near Bois de Cocret, to make a reconnaissance of wire which was holding up the advance of our infantry. This reconnaissance was made in full view of the enemy and under heavy fire. He returned to his battery with valuable information. At all times he has shown great zeal.
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| Lt. Thomas Ranford, M.M., 25th Bn., Can. Infy., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and leadership during the attack on Elouges on 7th November, 1918. His work as company commander was admirable throughout. By a personal reconnaissance he enabled the company of his left, which was held up, to continue its advance. Later, he saved the battalion many casualties by mounting a Lewis gun on a commanding position, and keeping down the enemy's machine-gun fire.
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| Capt. Edward Ernest Benson Rattray, W. Ont. R., attd. 87th Bn., Can. Infy., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and skilful leadership of a company during operations at Bourlon-Blecourt, 29th and 30th September, 1918, Cambrai sector. After personal reconnaissance he gained his objective with slight loss under heavy fire. On 30th September, during the attack south of Blecourt after going forward and reconnoitring the ground, he led the company and captured and consolidated the new position with comparatively small losses.
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| Lt. William Wright Reid, 43rd Bn., Can. Infy., Manitoba R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Raismes on 22nd October, 1918. He led his platoon four miles over difficult country, and on reaching his objective, overpowered the sentries single-handed, capturing one and wounding another. The garrison being taken by surprise, took to flight.
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| Lt. Edward Alexander Ringer, 25th Bn., Can. Infy., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Elouges on 7th November, 1918. He led his platoon to its objective and then taking charge of a reconnaissance patrol, obtained valuable information. Later, when his company commander was wounded, he led the company with skill until he himself was wounded. He set a fine example throughout.
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| T./Lt. William Edward Roberts, 50th Bn., Can. Infy., Alberta R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in front of Valenciennes, on 1st November, 1918, in charge of a party clearing up a row of houses. Although confronted throughout with most determined opposition from hostile machine-gun posts and sniping posts cleverly concealed, he succeeded in clearing all his area. His successful handling of his men, and his wonderful example of courage in face of terrible machine-gun and rifle fire, were great factors in the final success of the day.
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| Capt. Herbert Leslie Roblin, 5th Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 8th November, 1918, near Baisieux, in charge of a section of sappers erecting a traffic bridge across the Grande Honnelle River. The original bridge had been destroyed, and there was a heavy bombardment of high explosive and gas, but he set a fine example of coolness and ability, and got the work done in very quick time, enabling traffic to use this important route.
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Albert Robert Ross, 44th Bn., Can. Infy., New Brunswick R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Famars on the night of 31st October-1st November, 1918. In the absence of the transport officer, he undertook to bring up the pack-train, and when the intense shell fire stampeded the horses and inflicted a number of casualties, he, by his coolness and grasp of the situation, reorganised the party, and succeeded in getting supplies to the battalion, working for several hours under extremely heavy shell fire, and being wounded during the night.
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Colin Russel, 44th Bn., Can. Infy., New Brunswick R. |
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For conspicuous gallant and fine leadership at Denain, and before Valenciennes, on 20th/21st October, 1918. On the first date he effected a difficult crossing over the Scheldt Canal, leading his company in face of heavy machine-gun fire, and driving back the enemy machine-gun positions. Later, he led with great courage and skill an advance against heavy enemy resistance, outflanking the town of St. Leger, and enabling the right company
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| Lt. Leonard Rider Salmon, 7th Bn., Can. Infy., Brit. Col. R. |
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During operations north-east of Lecluse, 10th, 11th and 12th October, 1918, he displayed great skill and courage in leading a patrol into a strongly fortified enemy position to which the single avenue of approach was heavily wired and swept by machine-gun fire. He collected valuable information, drove off a strong enemy patrol and withdrew successfully under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire He has previously done good work.
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| Lt. Frank Schissler, M.M., 75th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st Cent. Ont. R. |
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For great gallantry and devotion to duty, during operations in and around Bourlon Wood and north of Cambrai, 27/30th September, 1918. His company commander being killed he assumed command and led his company excellently. On the 30th again he led his company with great dash. He was severely wounded.
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| Lt. James Hastie Scott, 2nd Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For courage and devotion to duty during the bridging operations on 14th October, 1918, west of Ferin. On the 14th he constructed a cork pier bridge across the Canal de la Sensee under machine-gun fire, enabling an infantry battalion to cross without casualties, and to surprise the enemy a few yards from the head of the bridge. Later, he made a reconnaissance of a destroyed bridge over the canal, and his information enabled a heavy bridge to be constructed.
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| Lt. Walter Hobkirk Scott, 87th Bn. Can. Infy., Quebec R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Marchipont, on 5th/6th November, 1918, when ordered to establish forward posts. He led his section of young soldiers forward with the greatest courage and skill, subduing all resistance, and carried out his allotted task. Later, he led a platoon through the village, but was surrounded by the enemy in strength, and cut off from his base. Inspired by his gallant daring, his party maintained their position, and finally charging the enemy, succeeded in cutting his way through, inflicting heavy casualties upon them. His plucky action was the means of saving his patrol and turned a critical situation to one of advantage to his side.
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| Capt. George Everett Scroggie, Can. Corps, Cyc. Bn., attd. 1st Mot. Bde., Can. M.G. Corps. |
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During the operations of the night of 10th/11th October, 1918, east of Naves, he cleverly organised and gallantly carried out a successful attack with two platoons of cyclists in the face of direct enemy machine-gun nests. He drove out the enemy and succeeded in establishing a strong post on the high ground which covered a gap between the Canadians and British, thereby enabling our infantry to advance 700 yards.
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| Capt. Charles Hamilton Seaman, 54th Bn., Can. Infy., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. |
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In the battle of Cambrai on 27th September, 1918, and succeeding days, for great courage and initiative. He led his company to the attack, and under heavy fire attained his objective, rushing enemy positions after being wounded. In the attack of the 30th September and 1st October he again did good work in forming a defensive flank with his company against enemy counter attacks.
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| Lt. William Pringle Seath, 20th Bty., 5th Bde., Can. F.A. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the operations of 1st November, 1918, culminating in the capture of Valenciennes. He was on patrol picking out advanced battery positions, and though early in the day his arm was broken, he continued under heavy fire staking out gun positions. After ascertaining the latest infantry progress he returned to report, and was ordered to the dressing station, but as soon as his arm was put in splints he came back and took charge of the teams until finally ordered away by his company officer.
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| Lt. Alan Hewitt Davidson Sharp, Can. Light Horse. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Iwuy on 10th October, 1918. Ordered to seize an objective in front of the infantry, he galloped his squadron about one and a-half miles through heavy machinegun fire, losing most of his horses, and occupied the position until the infantry came up. His horse was shot under him, and though injured by falling on the pave road, he continued to direct and encourage his men.
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| Capt. Arthur Joseph Slade, D.S.O., 50th Bn., Can. Infy., Alberta R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in front of Valenciennes on 1st November, 1918. He was in command of a company whose task was clearing streets on the left flank of the attacking battalion. Throughout his conduct was magnificent, and his leadership marvellous, and his utter disregard for personal safety was such an inspiration to all ranks that all opposition, which was heavy throughout, was brushed aside. It was due to his successful leadership and fearlessness that throughout the attack his company was able to take one field gun, four light trench mortars, forty machine guns and over 450 prisoners.
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| Lt. Charles Denton Smith. 18th Bn., Can. Inf., W. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and determination at Frameries on 9th November, 1918. He led his platoon forward wit. such, rapidity that he surprised a party of sappers, preparing to blow up a road mine. Hushing forward, he shot the man who was in the act of igniting the fuse. The same evening he personally captured a machine gun, disposing of the crew.
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| Lt. Ernest Bradshaw Smith, D.C.M., 2nd Mot. Bde., Can. M.G. Corps. |
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At Naves, on 10th October, 1918, he was in command of two armoured cars, and finding that the bridge across the creek had been blown up by the enemy, he went forward with his guns dismounted, and, together with a platoon of cyclists, put an enemy machine-gun nest out of action and occupied about 100 yards of road, which enabled machine guns to be brought up to command the road and vicinity. He was wounded, but held on until reinforcements arrived. He did fine work.
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| Lt. Thomas Arthur Smith, 1st, attd. 2nd, Mot. Bde., Can. M.G. Corps. |
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At Naves, on 10th October, 1918, he had command of four armoured cars. He went ahead with four dismounted guns under continuously heavy machine gun and shell fire, and established a strong post which enabled the infantry to advance. He displayed most conspicuous gallantry, courage and determination to rush forward, keeping his guns in action successfully.
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| Lt. James Matthew Soy, 85th Bn. Can. Infy., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Valenciennes, on the night of 23rd October, 1918. He led his platoon forward and successfully captured a strongly, entrenched position at a canal bridgehead, in face of severe machine gun and trench mortar fire. A party of his men having become involved in a wire mass not destroyed by our gun fire, at great personal risk he extricated the men from their position, at a time when six machine guns were playing on the location from a distance of fifty yards. It was entirely owing to his disregard for his personal safety that the casualties were so light.
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| Lt. Herbert Morrow Stairs, 3rd Siege Bty., Can.G.A. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on patrol during the attack on Aulnoy and Marly on 1st November, 1918. Though machine gun and shell fire were very heavy, he kept in touch with three battalions, sending in valuable information to his brigade. At one time two of the battalions lost touch, but through his close liaison with the two commanding officers they were able to regain connection.
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| Lt. William Hugh Charles Stanley, 102nd Bn. Can. Infy., 2nd C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership during the advance east of Valenciennes, on 6th November, 1918, when in charge of a company. His work was characterised by wonderful rapidity of movement, which completely demoralised the enemy, and resulted in the capture of a large number of machine guns and prisoners. He showed complete disregard of personal safety, and at one point, when his advance was checked by a machine gun, he personally organised and led a party which captured it, being the first man in the position, the occupants of which were all captured or killed, without any loss to his party. Throughout he set his men a magnificent example.
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| Capt. (T./Maj.) William Edward Steacy, 19th Bty., 4th Bde., Can. Fid. Arty. |
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He commanded a battery with great gallantry throughout operations in the attack on Cambrai, and advanced them to a very forward position on three occasions—28th September, 30th September, and 1st October, 1918. Twice the battery was heavily shelled while firing, but owing to his personal example his officers and men maintained their fire. On October 1st he made a daring reconnaissance, bringing back valuable information which prevented the batteries getting into a dangerous situation.
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| Lt. Harold Gardner Stevens, Can. L. Horse. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Rombies, on 6th November, 1918, while in charge of a troop, which was sent out to reconnoitre bridge crossings, and to remain in contact with the enemy. The information which he obtained proved of the greatest value and his coolness and fine leadership greatly inspired his men in their work.
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| Lt. Samuel Gladstone Stokes, 18th Bn., Can. Inf., W. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and initiative at Ciply on 10th November, 1918. He went forward as scout officer, through the enemy's line, entered the village which was occupied by the enemy, locating their positions and strength, and brought back information which enabled the battalion to attack and capture the village with slight casualties.
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| Lt. Charles Stronach, M.M., 7th Bn., Can Infy., Brit. Col. R. |
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For great gallantry and good work during operations north-east of Lecluse, 10th, 11th, and 12th October, 1918. On the night 9th/10th October he led a scout patrol, assisted by a battle patrol, to force a crossing of the Sensee river between Lecluse and Tortequenne, working past an enemy barricade and post that he forced to retire. On 11th October he went forward with a battle patrol, and rushed the crossing and secured the village of Tortequenne, going on with two scouts and securing fourteen prisoners.
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| Lt. Norman Hope Sutcliffe, 25th Bn., Can. Inf., Nova Scotia R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and coolness during a heavy counter-attack on the outpost line, south-east of Inchy-en-Artois, on 24th September, 1918. He was in command of the outpost line when the enemy counterattacked, but they were unable to break through. Later, when he heard that they had broken through on his right, he made a personal reconnaissance, and finding a machine gun post had been established, rushed it, killing three of the crew himself and capturing the gun.
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| Lt. Donald Angus Sutherland, 7th Bn., Can. Engrs. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 10th November, 1918, in the erection of an infantry bridge over the La Haine river near Mons. He carried out this work in advance of the infantry under heavy machine gun and rifle fire. His energy and resource under trying circum-stances contributed largely to the success of the operations.
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| Lt. John Ernest Sutton, 24th Bty., 8th Bde., Can. Fid. Arty. |
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He was in command of a section of 18-pounder quick-firing guns on 9th October, 1918. During the operations which resulted in the capture of Cambrai, he displayed great, boldness and initiative in pushing forward on a reconnaissance through the town with the infantry patrols, and took his section of guns through Cambrai into a position on the southeastern edge of the town, as soon as the first bridge capable of carrying field guns was constructed.
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| Lt. Frank Sweatman, 52nd Bty., 13th Bde., Can. Fid. Arty. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Valenciennes, on 1st November, 1918, in charge of a forward gun. Observing from beside his gun, he engaged six hostile machine guns, one after the other, at a range of 125 yards, successfully knocking them all out, and enabling the infantry to cross the canal with little difficulty. After expending the whole of his ammunition, he directed the fire of the other five guns of his battery, and, with his crew, made loopholes in the houses, and continued to support the attack by sniping. He invariably displayed the utmost courage and coolness during the operations, under the severest fire.
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| Lt. Percy Emanuel Sweatman, 4th Bn. Can. M.G. Co. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Poirier Station, on 1st November, 1918. When his section was heavily shelled with high explosive and yellow cross gas shells, he displayed the greatest coolness and resource in leading his men forward. Though severely gassed, owing to the suddenness and weight of the bombardment, he continued in the attack, skilfully placing his guns and going into action in the most dangerous position, and remained on duty throughout the operations.
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| Lt. Bernard James Tait, 15th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st Cent. Ont. R. |
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During operations of 20th October, 1918, west of Bois de Wallers, he displayed great initiative in leading his men. During the period before the advance he made several reconnaissances, and brought back valuable information. On the 20th, when his company was held up by machine-gun fire and his company commander wounded he took command. He organised a patrol to ascertain the exact position of enemy guns, leading the patrol with great gallantry and overcoming the resistance of enemy machine-gun posts.
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| Lt. Frank Whitham Taylor-Bailey, 3rd Bn. Can. Engrs. |
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For gallantry and devotion to duty in throwing two pontoon bridges across the Escaut Canal and the Viel-Escaut, west of Valenciennes, 2nd November, 1918. Though forced by shell fire on three or four occasions to abandon work, the work was successfully completed in quick time. This was owing to his coolness and fine example of energy under fire.
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| Capt. Harry Sydney Thain, 75th Bn., Can. Infy., 1st C. Ont. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 22nd/28th October, 1918, before Valenciennes. As company commander he led his company with great tactical skill and courage, successfully dealing with hostile machine-gun nests, which opposed the battalion's advance. Throughout the operations he showed great dash and initiative, and made several daring reconnaissances of the enemy positions, under machine-gun fire and sniping.
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| Lt. Charles Cameron Thompson, 26th Bn., Can. Inf., N. Brunswick R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the advance on Mons on 8th November, 1918. At a time when the whole attack was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, he worked his platoon forward about 2000 yards, completely surprising and capturing 200 of the enemy. This so disorganised the enemy, that they left a large number of mines unexploded. He held the area until the rest came up.
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| Lt. (A./Capt.) Frederick William Thompson, M.M., 2nd Mot. Bde., Can. M.G. Corps. |
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At Naves on the l0th/11th October, 1918, he was commanding " A" Battery and also took command of "B" Battery when the officers became casualties ; he reorganised the same under heavy fire, silenced several of the enemy machine guns, and with his fire protected the party building the bridge. Later, on 11th October, he handled his battery with great determination and skill in helping to repel an enemy counter-attack with tanks, while the bridgehead was being built.
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| Lt. John William Townhill, 4th Can. Mtd. Rif. Bn., 1st C. Ontario R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Vicq, on 4th November, 1918. When the two officers detailed to secure the final objective, and many of their men became casualties, he went forward and reorganised the troops, bringing concentrated fire to bear on the enemy strong points. He succeeded in reaching the final position, which he consolidated, and evacuated the wounded.
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| Lt. Alexander Turnbull, M.M., 72nd Bn., Can. Infy. Brit. Col. R. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at the capture of Valenciennes, on 1st to 4th November, 1918, when in charge of two platoons ordered to attempt the southern crossing of the canal. The party came under heavy machine-gun fire, and as the situation grew worse, he made a personal reconnaissance over open ground swept by niachine-gun and rifle fire, made his report, and, returning, withdrew his platoon under cover of a smoke barrage to a crossing elsewhere. Throughout the whole operations he handled his platoon with the utmost coolness and courage.
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| Lt. Harry Van Norman, 46th Bn., Can. Infy, Saskatchewan R., attd. 10th Bn., Can. Infy. Bde. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in front of Valenciennes, on 31st October and 1st November, 1918. He was responsible for moving forward ammunition to the vicinity of the front line, and he accomplished this in the most daring manner, and under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. It was due to his initiative and energy that troops in the firing line were kept at all times plentifully supplied with ammunition.
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| Capt. Harry Wilson Walker, 87th Bn., Can. Infy. Quebec R., attd. Hdqrs. 4th Can. Div. |
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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations before Valenciennes on 1st/2nd November, 1918. He made several daring reconnaissances, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, of the utmost value, and secured information, which enabled further dispositions to be made, resulting in the greatest success of the operations.
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| Capt. Arthur Volkmann Yates, 1st Bn., Can. Infy., West Ont. R. |
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During the pursuit of the enemy from Canal de la Sensee to Foret de Raismes, 17th to 21st October, 1918, he was continually in touch with and supervised the actions of companies and details. When outpost lines were established he visited them and conveyed invaluable information to battalion headquarters, obtaining dispositions and location of companies and their headquarters many times under heavy fire. He set a very fine example to all ranks.
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